With Hawke's Bay winemakers still basking in the glow of one of the best harvests in living memory, the 2019 Hawke's Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards is set to be the most jubilant celebration yet.
General manager for the Hawke's Bay A&P Society Sally Jackson said judges from across New Zealand and Australia were ready for the big task ahead of them.
"The Wine Awards exist to honour the incredible talent we are able to enjoy in the winemaking sector here in Hawke's Bay, and to showcase that talent to the world," Jackson said.
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"Winemaking is key to the success of our region's primary sector and it's important to stop, take stock, reflect and recognise excellence within this industry each year."